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1230 Melton Road 28, West Union, SC 29696

Backwater Landing · Oconee County

Key Facts

2Beds
2Baths
2003Year Built
1Stories

Description

ASK ABOUT THE THIRTY NEW BOATSLIPS now boat ready! Direct lakefront and developer approved for full-time living if desired at purchase. The stunning lake views and cottage position make this home very special. Enjoy the large outdoor patio and privacy. Upgrades include the large, poured patio and new lvp flooring. If you are looking for a low maintenance retreat or a lake getaway, cottage 28 is a must see! Some photos are virtually staged. This established community offers many amenities. They include a fabulous lakefront lodge and swimming pool, marina, beach, renovated fitness center, walking trails and more. There is no HOA. Cottage owners own their cottages and lease the land. There is a monthly regime of $685 for 2026 for lakefront cottages that includes land lease, landscaping maintenance, private gated community, gates up keeping, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, fitness center, lighting and more. The monthly fees vary for each buyer based on their specific usage. Monthly fees in Backwater Landing vary based on services such as boat slip rental, storage unit usage, and whether the owner is a full-time or part-time resident in the neighborhood. Contact your real estate agent about the fees structure. This is a private gated community. The gate is monitored with no public access. Entry requires agent representation. No rentals allowed less than a 12-month term. A modified tax structure adds to the savings of this remarkable Lake Keowee cottage. Please ask about the land lease, boat slip rentals, waitlist, and further details. Schedule your private tour today.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cottage

Year Built

2003

Stories

1

Days on Market

23

MLS® Listing#

20299842

Property Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)High Ceilings

Appliances

DryerElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirHeat Pump

Heating

Forced AirCentralElectricHeat Pump

Flooring

Vinyl

Basement

NoneCrawl Space

Parking

None

Laundry

Washer HookupElectric Dryer Hookup

Patio

PorchFront PorchScreened

Lot Features

Waterfront

Construction

Wood Siding

Roof

Shingle

Windows

BlindsInsulated Windows

Community

Sidewalks

Utilities

Underground Utilities

Sewer

Septic Tank

Rooms

  • 9'7x11'4Main
  • Bedroom 210'5x11'1Main
  • Dining Room12'5x11'10Main
  • Kitchen10'4x11'1Main
  • Living Room14'9x11'3Main
  • Master Bedroom10'2x11'3Main

Schools

Elementary:
Walhalla Elem
Middle:
Walhalla Middle
High:
Walhalla High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel Number

177-04-01-028

Directions

Turn right onto Melton Road. Unit 28 is direct waterfront, right side of the community. Cottages and parking spots are labeled. A map of the community is in the associated documents to help locate the unit easily.

Affordability Calculator

$63,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,677/mo

Principal $252,000 · Est. interest $351,562 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in West Union, SC

$308,187
Median Listing Price
58
Median Days on Market
1,788
Median Sq Ft
$160
Median Price / Sq Ft
265
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 2% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in West Union, SC.

Location

  • 1230 Melton Road 28, West Union, SC 29696

Points of Interest in West Union, SC

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Nearby Schools

  • Oconee Christian Academy

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Fred P. Hamilton Career Center

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Walhalla Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.4 mi away

  • Upstate Children's Ctr of Walhalla

    School · 3.6 mi away

  • Northside Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.9 mi away

  • Keowee Elementary

    Elementary · 4.0 mi away

  • Westminster Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    School · 4.1 mi away

  • Poplar Springs Sda School

    School · 4.1 mi away

  • Seneca High School

    Secondary · 4.3 mi away

  • Walhalla High

    School · 4.5 mi away

  • School District of Oconee County - SC

    School · 4.6 mi away

  • Walhalla Middle School

    Secondary · 4.6 mi away

  • Seneca Middle School

    Secondary · 4.6 mi away

  • St Mark Child Development Center

    School · 4.9 mi away

  • James M. Brown Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.1 mi away

  • Blue Ridge Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.5 mi away

  • Faith Christian School

    School · 5.7 mi away

  • Pickens Middle School

    Elementary · 5.8 mi away

  • Walhalla High

    Secondary · 5.9 mi away

  • Westminster Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.5 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: My Upstate Home LLC - 8647774663

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